M. SOCCER

Reasso's Former Player Participating in U.S. Open Cup

May 30, 2013

Misenheimer, N.C.- Pfeiffer
Universityís Athletic Director and Head Menís Soccer Coach, Bob Reasso, was
able to witness one of his former players, Dilly Duka, play professionally in
the U.S. Open Cup yesterday. Duka played under Reasso for three seasons at
Rutgers before entering the MLS Draft, where he was the 8th pick in
the first round. He is now a midfielder for the Chicago Fire in the MLS. Duka is a U.S. Youth International with three years of MLS experience, having previously played for Columbus. He is also in the U-23 National Team pool and was called into camps in November and January in preparation for CONCACAF Olympic qualifiers.

The
Fire were in Rock Hill, SC on May 29th to play in Round 3 of the U.S. Open Cup
against the Charlotte Eagles. Duka played the entire 90 minutes, and the Fire
were victorious, ending the game with a 2-0 win over Charlotte.